[OSM-talk] Helmet cameras for mapping?

[Mike N.]

>> I have the ContourHD, and while it's a fantastic sports cam, it's not 
>> close
>> enough to usable for reading street signs from just one street-width 
>> away.
>
> Hmm, good to know. What if you're below the sign and looking up?

  Yes, it does capture a readable sign image for the near case, provided 
that you're not facing the sun (a problem for any cam).   It takes a bit of 
practice to get the aim correct for looking up at the sign as well - in my 
case my eye to laser aim was different for looking up than when looking 
down.

> Presumably it would be easily good enough for things like tracking the
> surface of bike paths, bridges, junctions etc.

  Perfect for that - I've even used it to capture house numbers posted on 
the mailbox when the numbers are large and have good contrast.